WC COSATU host Workers' Day rally at Castle of Good Hope
COSATU's general secretary, Solly Phetoe, is expected to deliver the keynote address at Thursday's rally.
CAPE TOWN - The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape is hosting its Workers' Day rally at the Castle of Good Hope.
COSATU's general secretary, Solly Phetoe, is expected to deliver the keynote address at Thursday's rally.
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is one of the tripartite alliance leaders also on the bill to deliver messages of support.
A group of tripartite alliance supporters has started gathering on the grounds of the Castle of Goodhope.
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They have braved the cold and wet Cape Town weather to participate in COSATU's Labour Day event on Thursday morning.
May 1 is commemorated across the world to focus on conditions in the labour sector.
The day is a reminder of the historic struggles for fair working conditions and workers' rights.
Surrounding communities have also joined the celebrations, with various artists also expected to perform as part of the festivities.
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